The Girl Scout Outreach Program is designed to meet girls where they are at and remove barriers to participation in Girl Scouting. We partner with Title I afterschool programs, community and refugee centers, homeless and domestic violence shelters, housing communities, and other resource centers to provide Girl Scout programming at no cost to them or their families.
Girls participate in troops led by council staff, GSU volunteers, or volunteers at the partner site. Curriculum is delivered every 4-6 weeks and includes meeting plans, badges, supplies, and instructions.
Our Girl Scout Outreach leaders help balance structure and flexibility so girls can learn, have fun, and—most importantly—thrive. The curriculum focuses on enhancing stability, fostering a strong sense of self, promoting healthy relationships, and instilling positive values.
Troops are encouraged to embrace the spirit of the badge rather than adhering to a fixed structure that may not suit their needs. Girl Scouts are presented with opportunities to build strength, navigate obstacles, and find the courage to face and overcome challenges. In the troop setting, girls are empowered to lead activities and learn by doing, all while having fun with friends.
During cookie season, Girl Scout Outreach troops host Cookie Booths where they develop important leadership and financial literacy skills that set them up for a successful future.
New for 2024, select troops will incorporate pre-orders and online sales to their cookie experience, offering additional opportunities to develop entrepreneurship skills.
With your support, our Girl Scout Outreach troops can explore the world around them, participate in research-supported programming, make new friends, and attend troop camping and council events, free of charge.
Contact us if you are interested in being a partner site or volunteering with our Girl Scout Outreach Program.
